CCMC decides passes not required for vehicles transporting essentials

Kathmandu - Special permit is not required for vehicles transporting essential supplies during the lockdown announced by the government to contain the coronavirus pandemic, the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) has said. The government has enforced the lockdown from March 24 and it will continue till May 15.

In a press conference here on Sunday, spokesman at the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr Bikas Devkota, said no passes were required for transporting essentials as foodgrain, fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products, animal, bird and fish feed, etc. as per the government's decision.